Text: Philippians 2:25 Paul told the brethren in Philippi that men like Epaphroditus were to be held in high regard (Philippians 2:29). Why? This passage gives five reasons. He Was a Brother Brother refers here to a fellow Christian As fellow Christians, we have a common Father (1 John 3:1) We are different from the […]
December 10, 2012
The Fragrance of Christ
Text: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17 When Paul preached, he was not going to be able to convert everyone. But whether they were converted or not, those who heard would have a reaction to the message and it would be perceived one of two ways. The same is true today. Always in Triumph (v. 14) Important – […]
December 3, 2012
How to Reach Others with the Gospel
Text: Mark 16:15 Though the Great Commission was given to the apostles, there are certain principles that still apply today. God wants people to be saved and the gospel is the way to reach them. We should do what we can to spread the gospel. But how can we reach others with the gospel? This […]
November 27, 2012
Love Will Grow Cold
Text: Matthew 24:9-13 Jesus warned His disciples of some difficult times that would be in their future. Sadly, hardships would cause many to turn from God and “grow cold” in their love and devotion to Him. This passage mentions six things that can cause people to depart from the Lord. These are things we must […]
November 27, 2012
Three Reactions to the Gospel
Text: Luke 8:8, 18 After telling the parable of the sower, Jesus said we must hear (Luke 8:8). But it is not just important that we hear, but how we hear (Luke 8:18). Luke records three examples of those who heard Paul give his defense (Acts 25-26) – Festus, Bernice, and Agrippa. When they heard […]
November 19, 2012
Brief Examination of Mormonism
Text: 1 John 4:1,6 Mormonism, like any other human religion, teaches some things that are true and some things that are false. In this lesson, we’ll consider a few fundamental Mormon doctrines & compare them with Scripture. Sources of Divine Inspiration Mormons believe in four sources of divine inspiration – the Bible (insofar as it […]
November 19, 2012
The Importance of Thankfulness
Text: Ephesians 5:20 Our society places particular emphasis upon thankfulness during this time of year. Christians are to be thankful to God at all times. Why is this important? The Scriptures give several reasons why thankfulness is important. Thankfulness Acknowledges the Goodness of God When God created the earth and everything in it, it was […]
